Hanafi Sunni Inheritance Law · Pakistan
Islamic Inheritance Calculator Pakistan
Faraid Share Calculator by Advocates of Pakistan for Muslim Estates and Legal Heirs
Calculate Islamic Inheritance Fractions, Percentages and Estimated PKR Amounts
Use this free Wirasat / Faraid calculator to estimate how a supported Muslim estate may be divided among surviving legal heirs. Select the relatives who survived the deceased and, if you wish, enter an estate value to see fractions, percentages and estimated Rupee amounts.
Islamic Inheritance (Faraid / Wirasat) Calculator
Calculate Shares of Legal Heirs Under Islamic Law
Select the surviving relatives of the deceased to estimate each heir's share under Hanafi Sunni Islamic law (the school generally applied in Pakistan). Enter an estate value to also see amounts in Rupees.
Estate Value (Optional — to see amounts in Rupees)
Result
Select at least one surviving relative on the left to calculate inheritance shares.
Informational estimate under general Hanafi Sunni rules only — not a fatwa, court order, or Succession Certificate. Does not cover a predeceased child's own children, Shia inheritance rules, or missing heirs. Confirm with our lawyers before relying on it.
Category & Individual Shares
See each supported heir category and the per-person share when there are multiple children or siblings.
'Aul & Radd Handled
The programmed rules apply proportional adjustment or return of surplus where supported and relevant.
Estate Value Optional
Enter debts, funeral expenses and a wasiyyah amount to estimate a net distributable estate, or use fractions only.
Who Can Inherit Under Islamic Law?
General Heir Categories Covered by This Faraid Calculator
Islamic inheritance law distinguishes between fixed-share heirs and residuary heirs, while the presence of a nearer heir can exclude or reduce another relative. The table below summarises the categories supported by this calculator; it is not a complete fatwa or substitute for a full family-tree review.
| Relative | General rule |
|---|---|
| Spouse | A wife (or wives, sharing the relevant spousal fraction) generally receives 1/8 with a qualifying descendant or 1/4 without; a husband generally receives 1/4 with a qualifying descendant or 1/2 without. |
| Children | Sons and daughters are primary heirs. Where sons and daughters inherit together as residuaries, the son ordinarily receives twice the share of a daughter. |
| Parents | The father and mother are Quranic heirs whose exact entitlements depend on descendants, siblings and the complete family structure; the father can also have a residuary role. |
| Grandparents | Grandparents can inherit in defined circumstances when nearer parents are absent, but exact treatment depends on the line of relationship and the other surviving heirs. |
| Siblings | Full, consanguine and uterine siblings follow different rules and may be excluded by nearer heirs such as a son or father. |
Exact entitlement depends on the complete combination of surviving relatives. For the legal framework and Pakistan-specific representation rule, read our Faraid in Pakistan guide.
How the Net Estate Is Reached Before Faraid Distribution
Estate Expenses, Debts, Wasiyyah and Then Inheritance Shares
- Identify assets that actually belong to the deceased.
- Address lawful estate and funeral expenses.
- Settle enforceable outstanding debts.
- Give effect to a valid wasiyyah within the applicable personal-law rules.
- Divide the remaining net estate among entitled legal heirs.
Inheritance Calculator vs Succession Certificate vs Letter of Administration
Share Calculation and Legal Asset Transfer Are Different Steps
This calculator estimates the distribution question: what fraction of the supported net estate may go to each heir. It does not transfer assets, verify title, decide disputed relationships or resolve litigation.
For actual transfer in Pakistan, legal heirs may need a Succession Certificate for movable assets or a Letter of Administration for immovable property. Under the current framework, eligible matters may proceed through NADRA, while matters involving objections or factual controversy may require a competent court.
Scope and Limitations of This Islamic Inheritance Calculator
When a Faraid Calculation Needs Manual Legal Review
- Uses supported Hanafi Sunni rules — not Shia/Jafari inheritance law.
- Does not compute section 4 representation for children of a predeceased son or daughter.
- Flags rather than guesses certain complex grandfather-and-sibling combinations.
- Does not decide missing heirs, disputed parentage, unborn-heir issues or disputed marital status.
- Does not decide ownership of jointly held, gifted, transferred or disputed assets.
- Provides an estimate only — not a fatwa, NADRA instrument, court order or legal opinion.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Islamic Inheritance Calculator
Faraid, Legal Heirs, Succession Documents and Pakistan-Specific Limits
What is a Wirasat or Faraid calculator?
Wirasat means inheritance and Faraid refers to prescribed inheritance shares and related rules. This calculator applies supported Hanafi Sunni rules to estimate shares for common family structures in Pakistan.
Does this calculator replace a Succession Certificate or Letter of Administration?
No. The calculator estimates inheritance shares only. For legal transmission of assets, heirs may need a Succession Certificate for movable assets or a Letter of Administration for immovable property, obtainable through NADRA where the matter is eligible or through a competent court where adjudication is required.
Which relatives does the calculator cover?
The calculator covers common heirs including spouse, sons, daughters, father, mother, certain grandparents, and full, consanguine and uterine siblings within its programmed scope.
What important situation is not automatically calculated?
The calculator does not compute Pakistan's statutory representation rule for children of a predeceased son or daughter under section 4 of the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961. Such estates require manual legal review.
What are 'Aul and Radd?
'Aul is a proportional adjustment where prescribed shares exceed the estate. Radd is a return of surplus to eligible fixed-share heirs when no residuary takes the balance, subject to the applicable school and legal framework.
Can a Muslim leave a will or wasiyyah?
Under the general Sunni rule, a bequest to a non-heir is ordinarily limited to one third of the net estate unless heirs validly consent to more after death. A bequest to an existing heir also requires careful personal-law review.
Are debts deducted before inheritance is distributed?
Yes. The estate should first be identified, then lawful estate expenses and enforceable debts are addressed, followed by any valid wasiyyah within the applicable rules. The remaining net estate is then divided among heirs.
Does the calculator apply to Shia or Jafari inheritance?
No. The calculator is designed around supported Hanafi Sunni rules. Jafari/Shia inheritance differs in important respects and should be reviewed separately.
Can daughters inherit in Pakistan?
Yes. Daughters and other qualifying female heirs have legally recognised inheritance rights. The exact share depends on the complete family structure and applicable personal law.
Where can I read the detailed Pakistan law explanation?
See our Faraid in Pakistan guide for Muslim Personal Law, Quranic shares, section 4 representation, wasiyyah, Hajb and the relationship between inheritance calculations and succession documents.
Need Help Reviewing an Inheritance Distribution?
Connect the Faraid Calculation with the Correct Succession Procedure
For legal-heir review, Faraid calculations, Succession Certificates, Letters of Administration and disputed estates, Advocates of Pakistan can assess the family tree and assets before final distribution.